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In 2018, employment in New York City hit 4.55 million, the highest jobs level ever recorded, State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said.

Moody's labeled the April 2 election results a credit positive.

Detroit approved its first budget after leaving state oversight and city officials say they will get its ratings back to investment grade.

A projected third straight Atlantic City budget with no property tax increase signals a continued successful collaboration since state intervention took effect in late 2016.

The U.S. budget deficit widened to $691 billion in the first half of fiscal 2019 as spending outpaced an increase in revenue.

The City Council called on de Blasio to increase reserves in the $92.2 billion budget by $250 million.

Detroit CFO says it's on track to exit state oversight without the need for legislative actions.

Attorney Lori Lightfoot will become the city's first African American woman mayor when she takes office on May 20.

As the concept moves into implementation, variables range from toll pricing to the MTA's use of capital funds.

Howard Cure of Evercore Wealth Management and Maria Doulis of the Citizens Budget Commission explore the city's proposed $92 billion operating budget and $104 billion capital plan. Paul Burton hosts.

Villanova School of Business Professor David Fiorenza chats about renewed interest in the concept and where it works best. Paul Burton hosts from Philadelphia.

Platte County wants a court to confirm its decision to walk away from an appropriation pledge.

The federal government ran a $234.0 billion deficit in February, the Treasury Department reported Friday.

The one category that will increase precipitously no matter who is in charge is interest on the federal debt.

The New York mayor's $10 billion resilience initiative hinges on whether large-scale federal funding will be available.

Chicago's CFO says investor outreach will stress fiscal controls that make it difficult for the city to backslide on its progress under Rahm Emanuel.

The initiative by New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer and the pension fund trustees raises the assets committed through the program above $1.5 billion.

Jim Kenney says his plan will boost the city’s pension and reserve levels while avoiding any tax increases.

The governor announced a $4.5 billion, four-year infrastructure resilience initiative, for which he needs lawmakers to approve a natural gas drilling tax.

Developments in Detroit's auto industry give the city an edge over other Midwest cities, according to Moody's Investors Service